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Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread is a quick bread made with flour, baking soda, buttermilk, and salt, combined to form a soft dough. The dough is shaped and baked until golden brown with a crusty exterior and tender, crumbly interior. It is traditionally baked in a round shape with a flaky crust and dense texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet or Dutch oven
  • Silicone spatula or wooden spoon
  • Sharp Knife
  • Pastry brush (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a baking sheet or Dutch oven inside to heat up.
  2. Combine the sifted flour, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl, stirring until evenly distributed.
    4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the buttermilk gradually, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula to form a soft, sticky dough.
    1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it just enough to bring it together—about 4-5 turns. Shape into a round loaf approximately 8 inches in diameter.
    4 cups all-purpose flour
  5. Place the shaped dough onto a piece of parchment paper or a floured cloth, then use a sharp knife to score a deep X across the top.
  6. Transfer the loaf onto the preheated baking sheet or into the Dutch oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.